#1466 The Faustian Bargain of Technological Advancement and Societal Degradation (Repost)
Original Air Date: 1–15-2022
Today we take a look at tradeoffs that are becoming ever more evident between the advancement of mass communication and social media technologies and the ways in which those advancements contribute to the degradation of social cohesion.
Read more#1545 Agents of Chaos: The New Congress
Air Date: 2–22-2023
Today, we take a look at some of the work of the chaotic wrecking crew that is the GOP of the 118th Congress including their plan to hold the world economy hostage and weaponize the government against Democrats all while infighting their way to the 2024 presidential election.
Read more#1544 Block History Month: The Campaign to Erase Uncomfortable Truths About Black History (Black History Month)
Air Date: 2–17-2023
Today, we take a look at the importance of teaching a full and unflinching version of Black history and why the campaign to block it is reaching a peak at this moment in time.
Read more#1543 Capitalism doesn't live up to the hype
Air Date: 2–14-2023
Today, we take a look at some origins, alternatives and misunderstandings of capitalism from the Dutch East India Company, to Adam Smith and up through the planned obsolescence and marketing that have tricked us all into working far harder than necessary while failing to make us happy.
Read more#1542 Despair and violence in Israel's illiberal and exclusionary "democracy"
Air Date: 2–10-2023
Today, we take a look at the recent rise in tensions in the wake of Israel electing what may be their most right-wing government to date. Literal fascists are now in the governing coalition, violence is rising and reforms are being considered to effectively remove judicial review from the governing process all while the US continues to give its support.
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